For some of these topics, there might be
two sets of different but similar questions, for example, the "Sport" topic.
Certainly the "Work/Studies" and the "Hometown" questions exist in
different sets.

N= a new topic or
question. (Actually, some of these "new" topics seem to be repeats of
previous topics that were used months or years ago.)

Many of the questions have the words,
"(Why?/Why not?)" written in the examiner's question book after the
question. I have not always shown that here but you should include this information
when you answer any questions about your preferences, opinions, likes and
dislikes or any other answer that obviously needs you to state a reason
for a complete, coherent answer. If you do not, the examiner will ask you "Why?" or, "Why
not?". If
the examiner is forced to ask that several times, you will be losing valuable time
and you will not give a good impression.

* = A question that I have guessed is in
the test OR a question that seems to exist but which has not been
reported clearly so I have guessed the wording

One
of the three topics above is a compulsory topic and you will be asked about 4
questions on this topic. You will then be asked questions on two of the topics
from below. (Again, about 4 questions per topic).

Note:For
high school students or recent high school graduates who have not yet started
university, the word "school" or the words, "high school" or
"secondary school" will be used instead of "university". If
you are no longer a student now and have not yet started to work, the questions
will be about the last time you were a student, either high school or
university, and the questions will be asked in the past tense. For high school
students (or recent high school graduates), the word "subjects" will be used.

What subject(s) are you studying?

Why did you choose to study that? /

Why did you choose to study those subjects?

What do you learn in that course?
/ What do/did you learn in _________ (one of your high school subjects)?

(Similar to above) What have you learned in your course?

Would you like to continue your studies in the future?

(Similar to above)

Do you plan to continue your studies in the future?

Liking Your Subject

Do you like your subject?
(Why?/Why not?)

(Similar to above)

Do you enjoy studying that?

What do you like most about it?

(For High school students) What
subject (or, subjects) do you like the most?

(The other meaning is the same as, "vacation" or 假期. This is usually used
in the plural form such as, "my summer holidays" = "my summer vacation". But
this just means your "break from work or from school". If, during your
"summer holidays" you go for a two-week trip to the seaside, that trip and
that experience is usually spoken as "my summer holiday" not "my
summer holidays". In other words, a special trip made for the purpose of
relaxation or recreation is also called a "holiday".)

(Similar to
above) If you had a lot of money, what would you collect?
(Don't use, "will".)See
Note

Would you collect something that
you think will have value in the future?

21.
Concerts

The wording for some of these
questions is not clear. Listen carefully to the exact words of the examiner
because a single change of word can completely change a meaning. For example, to
"listen to a concert" can be done by watching it on TV, by
listening to a CD or by actually going to the concert and listening to it live.
But if the questions asks if if you have ever attended (= been to) a concert,
it is asking you about going to and listening to a live concert.

This Part 1 topic
reappeared on August 13 after it had not been reported as used for seven
tests, since May 28. The questions are probably the same as the Travel topic
for January to May, 2011 but this is not confirmed. These questions are
shown below. Those questions labeled with "C"
are probably the most likely.

Is there any place you would especially like to travel
to?

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From January-May, 2011

Almost
certainly, this means traveling to places as a tourist away from your
hometown,not travelling (commuting) to work or school
in your city or town.

The emphasis of
this topic seems to be on tourism, although the word "travel" can
apply to simply going somewhere, not necessarily as a tourist. For example,
you might sometimes make long trips to go from your hometown to another city
where you attend university.

It looks like there
might be two different sets of "travelling" questions.

Do you like
travelling? C

Where do you like to go when
you go traveling? C

(Similar to above) What places
have you traveled to?

Have you ever traveled for a
long time? = Have you (ever) been on any long trips? C

Do you like
long trips?C

What's (or,
when was) the longest journey you've been on?C

How do you
feel when you travel?C

What form
of transport do you prefer to use when you travel?

What was
the last place you traveled to?

Which city
(or place) that you have been to did you like the most? (Why?)

Have you ever been to any
unusual (or, strange) places?

Have you
ever travelled alone?

Do you
prefer to travel alone or with other people? N

Where
(which country or place) would you like to travel to (in the future)? C

What makes
a place attractive for visitors (or, tourists)?

What places
in China are (or, would be) attractive for foreigners to travel to?

(Similar to
above but note the wording) What places in China would you recommend (or
suggest) foreigners travel to?

Why do you
think traveling is so popular nowadays?

Do you
think finding out about other people's culture is important? (Why?)